Help victims of domestic violence break free and stay free.

On a single day in 2017, nearly 11,500 requests for emergency services for domestic violence victims went unanswered because nonprofits lacked funding. Here are just a few of the services needed by many survivors; actual costs vary.

Purple Purse Charm

$10

Purple Purse Socks

$20

Join the Purple Purse Challenge.

There's strength in numbers. That's why every October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Purple Purse Challenge brings nonprofits together in a race to raise funds for domestic violence survivors. Thanks to the donations of thousands of Americans each year, the results are incredible.

300

nonprofits competed in 2018

5 years

raising funds since 2014

Over

$10 million raised

Need help now?

Purple Purse does not provide direct help to those experiencing domestic violence. This site is not a hotline and is not staffed 24/7.

If you are a danger, please call 911. If you are in need of immediate response or local referrals, call a local hotline or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224.